1996 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Petrol · P433 AYG
1996 Mitsubishi Lancer (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 157,896 km. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 157,896 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P433 AYG Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 157,896 km recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P433 AYG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer (P433 AYG) between November 2008 and April 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
P433 AYG Odometer History
- 11/11/2008133,445 km
- 13/05/2010135,025 mi
- 15/05/2010133,506 mi-1,519 mi
- 07/05/2011138,363 mi+4,857 mi
- 11/05/2012143,446 mi+5,083 mi
- 20/05/2013148,832 km
- 07/06/2014150,876 km+2,044 km
- 23/05/2015153,004 km+2,128 km
- 28/05/2016154,962 km+1,958 km
- 14/07/2017156,044 km+1,082 km
- 19/07/2018156,183 mi
- 03/07/2019156,351 mi+168 mi
- 11/07/2019156,359 mi+8 mi
- 06/01/2021156,659 mi+300 mi
- 13/01/2021156,662 km
- 12/01/2022156,902 km+240 km
- 13/01/2023157,304 km+402 km
- 22/03/2025157,439 km+135 km
- 02/04/2026157,893 km+454 km
- 02/04/2026157,896 km+3 km
Average of roughly 1,406 km per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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